We hear your cry for mercy and we join with you in lifting this unspoken burden to Jesus, for we know He alone can do what no one else can do and He alone knows the full depth of what you are carrying. We stand with you in believing prayer, and we thank you for calling upon His name, for it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is in His name only that we are saved and heard. As it is written, There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12 and Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6.
We understand the pain of feeling mocked and belittled when you have poured out your heart in prayer, and we weep with you over the hurt caused by those who made light of your request, even comparing it to Moses parting the Red Sea. We want to encourage you that God is still the God who parted the Red Sea, and nothing is too hard for Him, yet we also remember that He works according to His perfect will and timing. Jesus taught us, Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them Mark 11:24, and also, This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us 1 John 5:14. So we join you in praying with faith that God has heard you, while also submitting fully to His will, knowing His answer will be what is best for you, whether it is yes, wait, or a different provision than you expected.
We also want to gently encourage you about the hurt you felt from others. It is understandable to feel wounded when a prayer is treated lightly, but we must be careful not to hold onto bitterness or to judge the motives of another heart, for only the Lord sees the heart fully. As it is written, Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts 1 Corinthians 4:5. We are called to not be overcome by evil, but to overcome evil with good Romans 12:21 and to love our enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you Matthew 5:44. Even if someone sought self praise, we are reminded, Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth Proverbs 27:2, and we can leave all judgment and vindication to the Lord, for Vengeance belongs to me, I will repay, says the Lord Romans 12:19.
We also encourage you not to let the fear of man silence your prayers. You mentioned making this an unspoken prayer from now on, and we want you to know that God indeed knows your unspoken request. He knows what you need before you ask Him Matthew 6:8, and His Spirit intercedes for us when we do not have words Romans 8:26. At the same time, Jesus invites us to pray with confidence and not to hide our faith out of fear, for The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe Proverbs 29:25. Your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly Matthew 6:6, so whether spoken or unspoken, He hears. Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake Matthew 5:11, so do not be discouraged if others do not understand the burden God has placed on your heart.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, and we lift up this dear one and this unspoken request that You know fully. You know the details, the tears, the hopes, and the fears that have been hidden from others. We ask for Your mercy and grace to be poured out. We ask that You would increase faith, that this heart would ask in faith, without any doubting James 1:6, trusting that You hear and that You answer according to Your perfect love and wisdom. Grant peace that surpasses all understanding to guard this heart and mind in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:7. Heal the hurt from words that wounded, and help to forgive as You have forgiven us, releasing any bitterness and trusting You to be the defender. Let this one not be silenced by mocking, but draw nearer to You, praying without ceasing 1 Thessalonians 5:17, and coming boldly to the throne of grace to receive mercy Hebrews 4:16. We believe You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think Ephesians 3:20, and we submit this request to Your will, asking that Your name be glorified and Your will be done. Strengthen faith to rest in Your answer, in Your timing, and to walk in hope. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to continue to trust Him, to remain in His Word, and to keep bringing this request before Him with thanksgiving, knowing He who promised is faithful. Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen Hebrews 11:1. Keep hoping, keep believing, and keep resting in His mercy, for He will never leave you nor forsake you.